A 23-year-old former SpaceX intern, Luke Farritor, was granted access to the U.S. Energy Department’s IT system—despite lacking the required security clearance and background check, according to CNN. The decision, approved by Trump loyalist Energy Secretary Chris Wright, was made over strong objections from cybersecurity officials, raising major concerns about government security protocols. According to
His age and his lack of clearance are entirely separate matters, one is worthy of criticism and the other isn’t.
What about experience? Can a 23 year old have the experience to understand the gravity of what he is dealing with?